13 March 2003 Edition

This Monday, St Patrick's Day, marks the 28th anniversary of the death of IRA Volunteer Tom Smith, who was shot dead by 26 County soldiers in 1975 during an escape attempt from Portlaoise Prison. Free article

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War, a period, that can be described as probably one of the saddest and most tragic chapters of Irish history, witnessing many unnecessary deaths, in particular a series of callous executions of those opposed to the Treaty. Free article

Harry Marley, the 20-year-old West Belfast man accused of being behind the wheel of a stolen car that struck and killed 15-year-old Debbie McComb, has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing her death. Free article

Sinn Féin councillors from both sides of the border, two MPs, Assembly members and other key party activists met last week to discuss practical measures to tackle economic neglect in the North West and formulate an integrated regional development strategy for the new 'Six Counties'. Free article

Martin Ferris, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry North, met with Union of Students of Ireland leaders in Dublin on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing campaign against the reintroduction of Third Level fees Free article

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